2. Slide 2 of 18 Index Introduction Objectives About us Achievements PCO Presence & Density Map Key Features
3. Introduction The most unique, and the largest, Project Controls central repository and networking website on the web. A PREMIER online location for Project Controls practitioners across the globe and across all industries that utilize or would like to be benefited from project Controls practices. Slide 3 of 18
4. Objectives To be the first choice of all Project Controls stakeholders -- providers and consumers To promote a universal understanding of Project Controls value and processes To develop a central repository of data on Project Controls To generate awareness and offer expert guidance on Project Controls tools & practices. To build the first exclusive network of Project Controls practitioners and their customers. Slide 4 of 18
5. About us PCO was formed and managed by a global network of Senior Project Controls professionals who come from a variety of different industries. PCO Leadership consists of Executive Board plus regional representatives from around the world. Slide 5 of 18
6. About us: Contd.. Under the Leadership Team, PCO boasts an impressive band of subject experts whose expertise spans the full spectrum of Project Controls. We are independent and not biased towards any technology, process, software or company. Slide 6 of 18
7. Achievements While just founded in January, 2010, PCO already has members across five continents and is currently being regularly viewed in more than 120 countries. See details in next slide. PCO has grown a user base of over 2500 members in less than a year – and increasing exponentially. With our current growth rate, we expect to touch the mark of 5000 members by second quarter of 2011. PCO now appears on first page in all search engines when searching for “Project Controls.” Slide 7 of 18
8. PCO Presence and Density Map Google Analytics snapshot as of 10thJan 2011. Check out our interactive map on our website.. Slide 8 of 18
9. Key Features PCO E-Learning To discover a wide range of structured and self-paced learning educational products and services. To access what is quickly becoming the largest and most extensive Project Controls library and reference depot on the Internet. To reach and interact with Project Controls experts from around the world, across all industries Slide 9 of 18
10. Key Features – Contd.. PCO JobZone To connect with Project Controls Recruiters who are offering global opportunities To receive assistance for Project Controls practitioners as they pursue advances along their career as Project Controls professionals Integrated with LogicMelon(www.LogicMelon.com) for direct feed of jobs. Slide 10 of 18
11. Key Features – Contd.. PCO Forums To discover a robust exchange of opinions on topics of interest to Project Controls practitioners, and their customers, share. To see why, in less than eleven months, PCO has processed over 400 discussion threads ! Slide 11 of 18
12. Key Features – Contd.. PCO Virtual Staff A revolutionary concept, collecting pre-qualified Project Controls practitioners who offer their services on a freelance basis. Unique location for employers to fulfil urgent resource needs by utilising the global expertise. Expected to be LIVE by 2nd quarter of 2011 Slide 12 of 18
13. Key Features – Contd.. PCO Network Offering practitioners an opportunity to seek- connect- succeed with user base in over 100 countries. To peruse our global database of Project Controls practitioners … for purposes of socializing, sharing war stories and brainstorming. To access an array of social networking features that will help practitioners build their own personal network Slide 13 of 18
14. Key Features – Contd.. PCO News To read the latest news concerning the Project Controls global community. To learn about the latest Project Controls innovations and developments here at PCO. To keep aware of promotional offers by Project Controls suppliers, vendors, and others. Slide 14 of 18
15. Key Features – Contd.. PCO Blogs To access the world’s first Internet-based opinion-exchange designed and managed exclusively for Project Controls practitioners To enjoy the opinions and insights of Project Controls experts from around the world To post your own articles, White Papers, and opinion pieces for others to read and enjoy Slide 15 of 18
16. Key Features – Contd.. PCO Tools To avail yourself of detailed insights and unbiased analysis of available PC tools and products Slide 16 of 18
17. Key Features – Contd.. PCO Info-Pad To access a convenient hyperlinked directory of organizations, companies, products, and services related to Project Controls To access wealth of knowledge resources in the form of White Papers, Presentations and Event Proceedings. Slide 17 of 18
18. Thank You Thank you for your interest in PCO. While we already have many great features that you can enjoy today, we have so much more on the way! We are, as the say goes, a “work in progress.” So we hope you will bookmark our website and check back with us, from time to time, to monitor our progress and avail yourself of more and more of the many fine features we offer. Be well – and keep in touch! Slide 18 of 18
